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YAR 488M

1974 Rover 3500

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,206 mi
Last recorded77,206 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Rover 350056,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAR 488M
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 May 2019 77,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 75,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 75,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,713 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 71,187 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,515 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 70,079 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,762 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,358 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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YAR 488M is a 1974 Rover 3500 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 56,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAR 488M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YAR 488M?

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What year was YAR 488M registered?

YAR 488M is a 1974 Rover 3500, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is YAR 488M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAR 488M shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAR 488M have outstanding finance?

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